Oct 22 1967
From The Space Library
Molniya I-7 comsat was launched by U.S.S.R. into orbit with 39,740-km (24,693-mi) apogee; 456-km (283-mi) perigee; 11-hr 54-min period; and 64.7° inclination. Tass said comsat would form part of new system to relay telephone, television, and telephone signals. (GSFC SSR, 10/30/67; AP, NYT, 10/%/67, 31; SBD, 10/%/67,287)
NASA Arcas sounding rocket was launched from Barking Sands, Hawaii, to 36-mi (59-km) altitude, sixth in NOTS series of seven to measure incident solar uv irradiance in support of Ogo IV's mission. Excellent data were obtained. Rocket and payload performed satisfactorily. (NASA Rpt SRL)
Informed U.S. military sources said U.S.S.R. had now been convinced the aircraft carrier would be vital to international conflicts of today, and was even now building its first aircraft carrier, a "baby flattop," reported UPI. Adm. Ephraim P. Holmes, Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, and his chief of staff, V/A William E. Ellis, said little was known of specifications but he believed it would have long-range capabilities. (Oestreicher, UPI, W Post, 10/23/67, A3)
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